Amyra
“Feeling nervous, princess?” Dad’s voice cuts through my thoughts.
“Just a little. I just hope everything goes well today,” I admit, my tone uneven. He lets out a soft chuckle.
“I admire how you acknowledge your emotions, Amyra. It’s completely normal to feel this way on your first day as an intern. And remember, Surya Uncle and I will be just a few metres away to guide you and Reyansh. So instead of worrying, focus on learning.” He pats my shoulder, reassuring warmly. I nod at him as a response.
The day is finally here. We’re on our way to the main branch of B&T Corp, the beginning of our internship journey, the first step toward the roles we’ll eventually take over. Reyansh and Surya Uncle must be heading there too.
“And princess,” Dad continues, “your mother and I are proud that you’ve started prioritizing what truly matters instead of getting caught in the misery of unrequited love. I’m certain God has already planned good things for you.”
His pride eases my racing heart; the smile on his face feels like a blessing.
“You’re right, Dad. I realised not everything is under my control. So, I chose to move forward with new hopes,” I say softly, and he affectionately ruffles my hair.
“That’s a smart realization, Amyra. May God bless your new beginning.” I murmur a quiet ‘thank you,’ gaze drifting outside the window as the city blurs into memories, the last few days haunting my mind.
Reyansh’s hurt expression flashes before me, the confusion in his eyes when I avoided him for ten days, the shock at my sudden distance.
I can’t go back to being the girl who let closeness ruin her peace, especially when the person she wants is with her own sister. I’ll be there for him when he needs me, like before, but from a safe distance. My heart can’t afford another bruise. It took time to convince myself to focus on healing and on my future, but not on the heartbreak. Joining the company feels like a fresh start, and I’ve promised myself to give it everything I have, no matter what.
“Come on, it’s time for you to shine like a star.” The car halts with Dad’s encouraging words. I nod, determination settling in my chest.
You’ve got this, Amy.
A wave of jittery chills rushes through me as I step out. I inhale deeply, eyes lifting to the towering ten-storey building in front of me, the company’s polished name gleaming proudly.
‘B&T CORP - WHERE VISION MEETS LUXURY’
Dad calls out, and we walk inside together. Employees rise from their seats, a mark of respect for their Chairperson. Pridefills my chest, as being Harshvardhan Bajaj’s daughter means something here.
“So, Amyra,” Dad’s tone shifts, firm and authoritative. “Surya and I are on the top floor. You and Reyansh will probably be assigned to different levels.” Anxiety coils in my stomach; neither Dad nor Surya Uncle will take us lightly if we falter.
“Yes, Dad.”
“All the important officials are already waiting to meet you both in the meeting hall. Behave professionally.” His long strides force me to hurry after him.
We take the elevator up and stop at the tenth floor. The meeting room sits to the right. When we step in, officials rise to greet Dad, and my eyes instinctively scan the room until they land on the familiar face beside Surya Uncle.
Reyansh. Smiling at me like nothing ever happened. He looks dangerously good, crisp white shirt, dark tailored trousers, hair neatly styled but still slightly tousled to look rebellious, a silver chain adorning his neck, a sleek Rolex on his wrist, and polished black loafers. The bomber-jacket-and-jeans guy has turned into a man who can pull off corporate charm with effortless sexiness, especially with those top buttons undone.
I force myself to look away after returning a small smile.
“Reyansh! Come stand beside Amyra.” Dad calls, and Reyansh moves to my side, his shoulder brushing mine. I shift slightly away.
“Meet Reyansh Thakur and Amyra Bajaj,” Dad announces, “the future heirs of B&T Corp, here to train as interns.”
Surya Uncle introduces us to the room, and the next few minutes pass with him and Dad presenting the core staff of the company.
“So, Amyra, this is Mr. Ashok Gupta, our Chief Marketing Officer and head of the Marketing & Strategy division, the team you’ll be interning with. And meet your mentor, Ms. Shanaya Kapoor, Senior Vice President of Marketing, who’ll guide you through your journey,” Dad says. I greet them, shaking hands politely.
“And Reyansh,” Uncle Surya continues, “this is Mrs. Sonia Verma, our Chief Financial Officer and head of the Corporate Strategy & Finance division. Beside her is your mentor, Mr. Raghav Sinha, Executive Vice President of Strategy & Finance.”
Reyansh greets them with his usual confident smile and shakes hands with them.
“The meeting concludes here. I hope you both give your best to continue the legacy and grow into the deserving leaders of tomorrow. All the best,” Surya Uncle announces, and we respond with tight nods.
As everyone begins to leave the room, Dad and Uncle turn to us.
